Chef de Cuisine Tag

As the popular saying goes, “There’s no place like home,” and that’s exactly how Chef de Cuisine Joel Rodriguez described his return to Galley, the award-winning signature grill house and bar located inside Hilton West Palm Beach.

Chef Rodriguez, originally from Puerto Rico, debuted his culinary skills in the U.S. in 2017 at Galley, as the restaurant was undergoing a significant redesign. He was instrumental in creating some of the most popular dishes on Galley’s menu, receiving rave reviews and a #1 rating for the restaurant on TripAdvisor.

A hospitality industry veteran, Chef Rodriguez left Galley to pursue leadership positions with PGA National Resort and the Curio Collection by Hilton, before returning to Galley in September 2024. “This is where it all started for me,” said Chef Rodriguez. “Hotel leadership, my colleagues in the restaurant, and our guests are truly second to none. I honestly couldn’t wait to come back to Galley…it’s my happy place.”

Galley is in the process of introducing a number of ‘Chef Rodriguez-inspired’ entrées, sides, and desserts. Additionally, Chef Rodriguez will work with Executive Chef, Rodrigo Mezadri to oversee the restaurant’s popular Wine Dinner Series (September through May), which features a 5-course pairing event with cooking demonstrations, outdoor dining and live music.

Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. To make a reservation, visit Open Table  or call (561) 231-6000.

ABOUT HILTON WEST PALM BEACH

Centrally located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, the newly reimagined AAA 4-Diamond Hilton West Palm Beach features an array of world-class amenities, including four enhanced dining destinations, an oversized pool deck lined with cushioned cabanas and palm trees, refreshed guestrooms and suites, a curated art program that embodies the artistic energy of South Florida, and so much more. The 400-room lifestyle hotel is connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center, located just two miles from world-famous Palm Beach, walking distance to the Brightline station and directly across the street from CityPlace, shopping and dining. This resort-like oasis features oversized lawn games, family-friendly activities, complimentary airport and neighborhood transportation, specialty group fitness classes, lobby bar and an outdoor fire pit. Guests looking to host events have a variety of options, including over 35,000-square-feet of total event space, 9 meeting rooms, outdoor event lawns and a large ballroom measuring 13,366-square-feet. Visitors can lounge at the resort-style pool, play family-friendly lawn games, ride a bike to Palm Beach, vibe to live entertainment, or break a sweat with a group fitness class.

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